Cheesy Bacon Ranch Dip (Printable)

Warm, savory dip with crispy bacon, cheddar, mozzarella, and tangy ranch seasoning for easy entertaining.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - ½ cup sour cream
03 - ½ cup mayonnaise
04 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
05 - ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Meats

06 - 6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled

→ Seasonings

07 - 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix, gluten-free if needed
08 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Fresh

09 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or green onions, for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Set oven temperature to 350°F (180°C).
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and uniform.
03 - Add ranch seasoning, black pepper, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and most of the crumbled bacon to the mixture; reserve some bacon for garnish. Mix thoroughly.
04 - Transfer the mixture into a medium baking dish or ovenproof skillet, spreading the top evenly.
05 - Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes until the dip is hot, bubbly, and cheese has melted.
06 - Remove from oven, sprinkle reserved bacon and chopped chives or green onions on top, and serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks impressive and tastes indulgent, but takes barely longer than watching a good show to pull together.
  • The combination of crispy bacon, creamy cheese, and ranch seasoning hits every craving at once—salty, rich, and just savory enough to keep people dipping.
  • You can make it ahead and bake it fresh when guests arrive, which means less stress and more time actually enjoying your gathering.
02 -
  • Don't use cold cream cheese straight from the fridge or you'll spend ten minutes trying to smooth it into the other ingredients; let it sit on the counter for 20 minutes first.
  • The dip will bubble and brown slightly on top, which is perfect—this means the cheese has melted and the flavors have had time to meld together properly.
03 -
  • Buy thick-cut bacon and cook it in the oven on a sheet pan at 200°C for 15 minutes; it crisps more evenly than stovetop and you can make a big batch without hovering over the pan.
  • Shred your own cheese from blocks rather than using pre-shredded whenever possible—the anti-caking powder in bagged cheese can make your dip slightly grainy instead of silky smooth.
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